Playschool Fees

Important note about the childcare subsidy for Australians

The 2018 term 3 and 4 fees only look higher because the the Australian Government is introducing the Childcare Subsidy Scheme starting 02 July 2018. Eligible families (ie the vast majority of families) will only pay 50% or less, of the fee amounts listed below. In most cases, families will be significantly better off under the new scheme. So, for a family recieving a 50% subsidy, the fees will in practice be about $800 per term. If you recieve the full 85% subsidy, you will in practice pay only about $240 per term!

International visitors

International German-speaking visitors should enquire about our special term fee rates. If your family is coming to Canberra on a posting or other international stay, and your child speaks German, we would love to accommodate you if we can.

Daily or hourly fee calculations (Australian)

For Terms 1 and 2, our rates work out to be $62.25/day, or $9.96/hour. For Terms 3 and 4, our rates are $79.45/day or $11.77/hour. Afternoon movement classes are $22.50/session, or $26 for a one-off session.

GAP Fees for 2018 (raw fees, without subsidy)

Mon/Tues

Term 1

inc $6 guest presenter; 2 public holidays: Mon 12 Mar and Mon 2 Apr.

Term 2

inc $7 guest presenter; 2 public holidays: Mon 28 May and Mon 11 June

Term 3

inc $7 guest presenter

Term 4

inc $12 arboretum

GAP only
9:15*-3:30(*8:45am start from Term 3)

$1,198.50

$1,199.50

$1,596*

*see note about subsidy

$1,601*

*see note about subsidy

GAP plus
Afternoon Movement Class Tues to 5pm

$1,423.50

$1,424.50

$1,821*

*see note about subsidy

$1,826*

*see note about subsidy

Thurs/Fri

Term 1

inc $5 botanic gardens; 1 public holiday Fri 30 Mar

Term 2

inc $12 Aboriginal guest presenters & $7 Frogwatch
& $7 Musician

Term 3

inc bus wash trip & $7 Musician

Term 4

inc $12 arboretum

GAP only
9:15*-3:30(*8:45am start from Term 3)

$1,223.75

$1,271

$1,596*

*see note about subsidy

$1,601*

*see note about subsidy

GAP plus
Afternoon Movement Class Thurs to 5pm

$1,448.75

$1,496

$1,821*

*see note about subsidy

$1,826*

*see note about subsidy

NB: Fees are set by the committee and usually increase by CPI effective January each year.

Term fees are due the last Friday of the previous term (or three weeks before Term 1 starts).

2018 term dates:
Term 1: Mon 5 Feb to Fri 13 April
Term 2: Mon 30 April to Fri 6 July
Term 3: Mon 23 July to Fri 28 Sept
Term 4: Mon 15 Oct to Fri 21 Dec

How do I pay?

From July 2018, you will only be paying the difference between your subsidy and the term fees.

Fees are payable by cheque, internet banking or direct deposit to:

Account Name: Spielwelt German Parents Association Inc.

BSB: 032778

Account: 276645 (this is the GAP term fee account – do not put fundraising money in here)

Westpac Bank

Reference: *GAPx child’s surname* For example Ref: *GAP3 Schiller* (where x is the number of the Term. GAP3 is a payment for Term 3.)

*When paying your first term’s fees, remember to subtract $100 if you have already paid a deposit.

If you make a teller-assisted deposit, please let our treasurer know by email, otherwise we can’t tell whose payment it is.

If you have not paid your fees, you won’t be able to leave your child at the GAP without a parent/guardian.

We’re going to miss some sessions. Can we pay less?

The Spielwelt Partial Payment policy has information on short and long absences due to emergencies, illnesses and holidays, and is your first reference. Please talk to our director for more information or assistance in calculating your fees.

Can I swap or add sessions?

Your child needs to be eligible to enrol in the session you want to swap to or add. Please let us know as soon as possible if you wish to swap or add sessions, as there are children on the waiting list eager for a place; plus it may take time to juggle these requests.

Can I add a one-off session on a day that my child doesn’t usually attend?

You can ring us to see if there is a spot available that day for your child (provided she/he is already enrolled, and meets the fluency requirements for the session you are adding for a day). If we can accommodate your request, we will. You pay for the extra session on a pro-rata rate.